bike repair

Weldtite product reviews

July 26, 2011

We don’t like to blow our own trumpet too much, however, when we receive fantastic product reviews we just can’t resist sharing them with you! Here are a few we have received recently and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank the reviewers for taking the time to send these on. We are always [...]

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Weldtite neutral tech service on-hand at Bontrager Twentyfour12

July 22, 2011

For the second year running, Weldtite will be providing a neutral tech service to riders taking part in the Bontrager Twentyfour12 race at Newham Park, Plympton. Mechanics will be manning the service area from midday today throughout the whole race and riders are welcome to bring their bikes for tweaks. The service is free of [...]

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On your bike!

June 20, 2011

National Bike Week is a fantastic initiative that encourages people to get out and ride more. To celebrate National Bike Week, we are taking part in a ‘Cycle to Work Day’ on Thursday 23rd June. We will be encouraging all of our employees to ride into work and will treat them to a bacon buttie [...]

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Some top Bike Maintenance Tips from our Facebook fans

June 3, 2011

We are regularly asked for our top pieces of bike maintenance advice and are always willing to share the expertise we have gained over the past 70 years! So, putting the shoe on the other foot, we recently asked our Facebook fans for their top pieces of advice – here they are! We’ll update this [...]

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TF2 Lubricants – Grease is the word!

May 31, 2011

Many seasoned cyclists will agree that lubricating your bike is an essential part of bike maintenance and should be done regularly – especially during the winter. Lubricating the different areas of your bike will help to protect it from wear, rust and corrosion, and will ultimately improve its performance. If you are new to cycling, [...]

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Essential tools to help maintain your bike at home

May 4, 2011

Bike maintenance isn’t just about cleaning your bike and oiling the chain every now and again. If you want to keep your bike in good nick, you will have to use a variety of tools to maintain good working order. Knowing which tools are for which job will help you to make light of any [...]

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A beginner’s guide to punctures

May 4, 2011

As a cyclist, it’s important to be prepared for any unexpected repairs you may need to carry out on your bike so that you can continue to enjoy your ride – wherever you may be. The number one problem that all cyclists come across has to be the puncture – whether you are a professional [...]

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Welcome to the Weldtite blog

May 4, 2011

After 70 years in the bike maintenance industry, we decided it was high time that we revamped our website and made use of modern technology to pass on some of our knowledge and advice. So, we set up the Weldtite blog and this is our first post! Our blog will feature plenty of regular posts [...]

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